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Takefusa Kubo Says He 'Deserves' Barcelona Boos After Joining Real Madrid

Former Barcelona prospect Takefusa Kubo has said the Camp Nou boos directed at him did not hurt, adding he deserved the jeers from fans after signing for rivals Real Madrid.

Kubo is on loan at Mallorca and made his first trip to the Camp Nou in the 5-2 loss on Saturday. He was booed relentlessly every time he touched the ball, but after the match, said the fans had every right to do so, per Goal's Robin Bairner:

"That’s the decision of the fans. I made my call and they have the right to whistle me.